Nico Pearleyes, Surreal Classroom Scene, 2021, Acrylic Painting on Paper

Details

Description

This acrylic painting on 300 g/m² paper presents one of Nico Pearleyes’ most conceptually charged compositions, where thought itself becomes … Read more This acrylic painting on 300 g/m² paper presents one of Nico Pearleyes’ most conceptually charged compositions, where thought itself becomes a living force. The Living Theory explores the power of ideas to shape reality, addressing the enduring Western dichotomy between mind and matter. The scene unfolds inside a classroom: a scientist, coffee in hand, contemplates a blackboard filled with intricate equations. Yet, these formulas—derived from the Fibonacci sequence—refuse to remain confined to abstraction. They escape into the world, transforming space through lines of light and geometrical rhythm. Pearleyes invites reflection on how ideas mold not only our understanding but the very fabric of our existence. Through the playful emergence of a “living theory,” he visualizes the porous frontier between inner and outer worlds. The classroom becomes a microcosm of consciousness itself: within it, imagination reshapes physical order, while the rational architecture of the room echoes the golden spiral, a motif historically linked to natural harmony and divine proportion. The artist’s signature fusion of Renaissance structure, Korean artistic sensibility, skateboard culture, Post-Impressionist color, and Pop Surrealist wit results in an image that oscillates between philosophy and humor. His painterly treatment balances clarity with wonder, turning an intellectual metaphor into a vivid, tangible space. The inclusion of a model of celestial bodies on the table reinforces the link between microcosm and cosmos, between the mind’s abstractions and the order of nature. The Living Theory encapsulates Pearleyes’ central pursuit: to reveal the imaginative foundations of what we call “reality.” By giving visible form to thought, he proposes that the boundaries between perception, concept, and creation are as flexible and dynamic as the brushstrokes that animate his painted worlds. Dimensions: 24 x 32 cm unframed, 30.2 x 38.2 cm framed. Excellent condition. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution See less